So here's the deal: the holidays are quickly approaching. To prepare for our much-needed vacation, we're lining up some posts to keep you warm + inspired while we're away. This includes Friday Color Palettes for which we do not have inspirational photos yet. Here's where YOU come in...

Submit a photo, and if we choose it for a color palette this winter, we'll give you 1 FREE HOUR OF DESIGN. We can make you a custom pattern, define your color palette, create a few social media icons, or even whip up a stamp design. Whatever you want, we'll make it if we can do it in an hour. Each winning photo that is used in a Friday Color Palette will be credited to you with watermark text, a hyperlink, and a shout-out on Facebook.

What kind of photos are we looking for? Anything pretty with nice light and, of course, great colors! Flowers, animals, winter landscapes... If you're a photographer, we're confident you can find beauty in anything. :)

HERE'S THE BONUS!Every photo submitted, whether we choose it or not, will count as 1 entry for the giveaway of a Needle-Felted Owl Ornament by ScratchCraft. Yep, we had this little guy custom-made for our photography friends, and we think he'd be the perfect addition to your Christmas tree.

Ready for the rules?

Limit of 4 entries per person, please

No purchase necessary

No substitutions and no cash value

Professional and amateur photographers welcome

Contest and Giveaway end **EXTENDED** November 15, 2013 at 11:59pm CST

We’ll choose 1-4 winning photos and announce the winner(s) on our Facebook Page in November. "Guest Photographer" Color Palettes will be published on the blog between mid December and mid January. If you win, please allow up to 3 weeks to receive your design freebie after we know what you want. We will make no more than 2 attempts to contact you via email. Free hour of design expires January 1, 2014.

Good luck!!!

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This contest is now closed. THANK YOU to all of our participants! We received so many lovely photos it was very tough to pick only 4. Check out our Facebook Page for winners!